Mon Dec 22 18:55:42 UTC 2025: News Article Summary:

Headline: BJP Leader Mithun Chakraborty Warns Against “Bangladesh-Like” Situation in West Bengal

Kolkata, December 23, 2025 – Veteran actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mithun Chakraborty has issued a video statement cautioning that West Bengal should not be allowed to become like Bangladesh. Citing a recent incident where a singer was allegedly pressured to sing “secular songs,” Chakraborty drew parallels between the situation in West Bengal and reported attacks on harmoniums in Bangladesh.

The BJP has been increasingly vocal about the alleged similarities between the two regions following recent violence in Bangladesh and the lynching of a Hindu youth in West Bengal. BJP leaders, including Suvendu Adhikari, held protests drawing attention to the issue and claiming radicalization is taking root in West Bengal under the current government’s leadership.

However, West Bengal police authorities have dismissed these comparisons as inflammatory and factually inaccurate, stating they are intended to disrupt public order. They highlighted the swift arrest and charging of 13 individuals in connection to a recent murder case. Coincidentally, on Monday, a court in Murshidabad convicted 13 individuals in connection with the murder of Haragobindo Das and his son Chandan Das during the Shamsherganj riot. Sentencing is scheduled for Tuesday. This incident happened to be referenced in the BJP’s criticism.

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